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Epson R-D1x vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
59
Overall
67

Epson R-D1x vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

Epson R-D1x
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Superseded the Epson R-D1
Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Released February 2016
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Epson R-D1x vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Epson R-D1x versus Sigma Quattro H, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Epson and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and Quattro H (APS-H) feature totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The R-D1x was introduced 8 years prior to the Quattro H and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the R-D1x scores vs the Quattro H with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Sigma Quattro H

 R-D1x Quattro H 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Epson R-D1x

 Quattro H R-D1x 
ReleasedFebruary 2016February 2009Fresher by 85 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1620k235kCrisper display (+1385k dot)

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Sigma Quattro H

 R-D1x Quattro H 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Epson R-D1x vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Epson R-D1x has exterior dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro H has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Epson R-D1x versus Sigma Quattro H in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the R-D1x compared to the Quattro H.

Epson R-D1x vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1x and Quattro H is 75 and 78 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1x and Quattro H.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R-D1x having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma Quattro H will give greater detail using its extra 39MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older R-D1x is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Epson R-D1x vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x Portrait photography info
Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography info
47
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
83
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (45MP)
good sensor size (APS-H)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x Street photography advice
Sigma Quattro H Street photography advice
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (620 grams)
70
good sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Sports photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Sports photography camera
31
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
72
megapixel count high (45 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-H)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (3.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Epson R-D1x
Travel photography with Sigma Quattro H
39
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (620 grams)
low resolution sensor (6MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
65
environment proofing
megapixel count high (45MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x Landscape photography features
Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography features
45
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have liveview
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count high (45 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Epson R-D1x
Vlogging with Sigma Quattro H
9
no video
26
features face detect focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low ( pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Epson R-D1x vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Sigma Quattro H
 Epson R-D1xSigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Make Epson Sigma
Model Epson R-D1x Sigma sd Quattro H
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2009-02-27 2016-02-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-H
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 45 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2000 6200 x 4152
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Sigma SA
Available lenses 59 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.4
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 235k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None -
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620 gr (1.37 lbs) -
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - BP-61
Self timer No Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $1,709 $1,134